There is a Premium Economy class RTW that allows you to visit via the Far East, Australia and Argentina -  at a great price (only £600 more than in economy) within a variety of itineraries in a lot more comfort. Premium economy includes a self-service bar offering a selection of refreshments throughout the flight. A state of the art seat manufactured by Recaro, which makes seats for Aston Martin, Audi and Porsche.I t will offer extra width and recline, more legroom, a fully adjustable, in arm, digital wide screen television as well as lap top power connection.

Example route and price

UK – Buenos Aires – Australia – Singapore surface Bangkok – UK. The surface sector means you would make your own way from Singapore to Bangkok, either travelling overland through Malaysia and Thailand or grabbing a cheap budget airline flight. RTWs on this route cost from £1,549 in economy class – an okayish price. But the real deal is on premium economy RTWs, which cost from £600 more from £2149. See all seasonal fares here

Internals within Australia

You can also grab some cheap flights with Australia from £35-£85

eg. Sydney - Alice Springs surface Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns - Sydney is only £215 plus tax

The plane details

Premium economy will include a self-service bar offering a selection of refreshments throughout the flight. A state of the art seat manufactured by Recaro, which makes seats for Aston Martin, Audi and Porsche.It will offer extra width and recline, more legroom, a fully adjustable, in arm, digital wide screen television as well as lap top power connection.

Other key features include:

• Dedicated check in

• World's best Premium Economy seat recline and leg room - 9 inch recline and up to 42 inch seat pitch

• Extra wide19.5 inch width

• Ergonomic cushioning

• Ergonomic seat and adjustable headrest and integrated leg rest with fold out footrest.

• Wide centre console with fixed cocktail table and in-arm dining table

• Noise cancelling headset, PC power, USB and RJ45 ports

• Literature pocket and water bottle holder

Premium Economy will be located on the main deck of B747 aircraft with 32 seats in a two-four-two configuration. The A380 cabin will be located on the upper deck with 32 seats in a a three-two-three configuration.